Hypertension Case-Finding Service

The Hypertension case-finding service is an advanced service which commenced on 1 October 2021.

From 1 December 2023, the service can be provided by suitably trained and competent pharmacy staff; previously, only pharmacists and pharmacy technicians could provide the service.

The service aims to:

• Identify people aged 40 years or older, or at the discretion of pharmacy staff, people under the age of 40, with high blood pressure (who have previously not had a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension), and to refer them to general practice to confirm diagnosis and for appropriate management;
• At the request of a general practice, undertake ad hoc clinic and ambulatory blood pressure measurements. These requests can be in relation to people either with or without a diagnosis of hypertension; and
• Provide another opportunity to promote healthy behaviours to patients.

Yuet Ng (Natalie) Services & Engagement Lead Northants has devised a  Tips for non-registered pharmacy staff providing NHS BP check Service.